NVIDIA Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 129 H-1B filings by NVIDIA Corporation, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $128,323 |
| 25th | $159,024 |
| 50th (median) | $186,197 |
| 75th | $201,323 |
| 90th | $223,142 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $136,531 | $136,531 | $163,800 | 13 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2023 | $160,869 | $123,015 | $172,536 | 23 |
| FY2024 | $168,197 | $144,000 | $185,485 | 45 |
| FY2025 | $184,000 | $153,359 | $201,323 | 88 |
| FY2026 | $191,715 | $168,000 | $223,142 | 41 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 96). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 6 |
| Level II · Qualified | $132,579 | 10 |
| Level III · Experienced | $166,962 | 14 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $201,323 | 71 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at NVIDIA?
In H-1B filings, NVIDIA Corporation's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $186,197; half of filings fall between $159,024 and $201,323. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does NVIDIA sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. NVIDIA Corporation filed 129 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-1299 (Computer Systems Engineers/Architects), so this page covers every job title NVIDIA filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology